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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-18
LADIES' ORCHESTRA OF PORTLAND
FIFTEEN PERFOR IERs.

Jan. "a. Art Pictures
Third Recommendations Evening Feb
10 The Burlesque Mother Ir bbard Drill, and
Readings by f. W. Adams.
Fourth Etertamment-Thur Evening, Feb.
"a Vocal Music and Readings given by Mrs A.
n. Halves and her class.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures Evening March
10 Grand Concert BY Mons. Felix Mont MOren-
els Celebrated French Concert Company, direct
rom faris, IN magnificent and varied pro
sIamme. ftrst appearance in America.
SIKH observation-disclosures Evening
March "a. The Beautiful Juvenile Opera. .sbils
sion Of the Fairies Introducing Fairy Dance
Original Music and Songs, Beautiful fableaux'
Col0red Lights. etc
Two Lectures will be added to the Course date
tees. 'N nv
The object Of this course Of entertainments i 10
purchase new piano for the AssOclatiO Hall
Ilekets, including reserved seat Course sI.25
ana 8 100. Evening admission 20 cents Re-
served seats can be selected at Charles n Foss'
drug store. WOodfords, Saturday morning Doors
open &C 2 O'Clock. entertainment commences
lao. Horse ears from the city and an points rum
TO accommodate. Stabllng for horses az low rafes
at Mr. Houston's stable, near hall. jan17d3t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-01-18

Undoubtedly in the end Bismarck will sue
coed in getting his army bill adopted by the
Reichstag. The Reichstag which is to be
elected to take the place of the one just dis
solved, may not prove to be the subservient
body which he desires, but If it is not it will
promptly be dissolved and another appeal
made to the country. In these appeals the
government has an immense advantage, be-
cause it can bring mighty force to bear to
influence the popular vote. Germany is a
constitutional monarchy in name merely and
in ANY contest between the strong central
lied government and the people the former
Is bound to succeed The sturdy resistance
that Bismarck has met with from the Reich
stag just dissolved marks, however, progress
towards genuine constitutional govern
ment. few years ago the Chancellor's
threat to resign was enough to overcome the
opposition of that body to his schemes.
But all the threats and gloomy predictions
of disaster which he and Won Moltke were
able to make proved insufficient to overcome
the obstinacy of the recent Reichstag. Per-
haps while Bismarck lives the present des-
potic power of the German government will
continue, but it will not long survive his
DEATH
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

About this morning three gentlemen
coming out of Gandoifo's noticed q smoke
rolling from one of the wooden buildings north
Of the Heiserman- McClees building and I'M
mediately gave the alarm
Before the department could get to the
scene of the conflagration the fire had ter
rible Roadway, and was rapidly sweeping
away the old wooden structures. The men
who We're asleep had barely time to escape
with their lives and made no effort TO save
any of the contents OF the buildings.
By prompt and hard work the hose com
panies prevented the flames from spreading
to adjacent buildings and the fire was finally
subdued, but not until the three wooden
buildings north Of and next to the Heiser-
man block had been Quilted.
The losses on buildings is not large being
primitive wooden structures. Loss on stock
estimated at about $1,000 No insurance
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
THROWN PROM A CART.

Wednesday night near o'clock Mr. s. G..
Butler, proprietor OF the Fourth ave livery
stables, was driving up Fourth avenue. On
req hing Waterman street some one made
sn attempt TO stop his horse The animal
being rather skittish jumped TO one side,
causing the man to miss the rens.
The motion OF the horse threw Mr. Batter
from his seat, AMI while endeavoring to get
a revolver out Of his pocket and hold the
horse the animal made another plunge.
throwing him ous. ~ Batter I'LL TO the
ground and in the fan lost his revolver. Hap
pily ha did not need il, ~ tee ad who inter
fed rapidly disappeared
The horse becoming free ran az the avenue
AMI was not seen until near al hour after.
when it returned 70 tue stable free from the
cart. 2i'. Butler made inquiry yesterday
for the cart, out could not find where it had
been dumped. Hs seems very well satisfied
that he SGT away from the stranger as sell
as he did
Nothing Is known as to who the lad was
or what were his intentions, but Il seems
evident to all hat no good was meant. TIE
horse Nj. Bgtiar was driving was a very
nice animal, ard some think that the fellow
IN 'unt 20 take tue horse, bus finding that he
could not DO that. :nsda his escap9. If he
hai intended to rlss1e an effort II ros, Mr.
Butter Il looks rs though he had 8 good
chance 20 carry out the piau
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
ANOTHER MOTOR LINE.

A company with a capital stock of $500,
600 has been formed in the city for operat-
ing motor line in the north part Of the
city. The entire route has not yet been de-
cided upon, but the line as now determined
starts on Market street, near Douglas ave-
nue., running north to Pine street, west on
Pine street to Riverside park and continues
west on Franklin street to Coolidge avenue
north On Coolidge avenue to Thirteenth
street. The line will probably at that point
turn to the east for some blocks and then go
north to the property lately purchased by
Mr.. J. 0. Dovifison and then east TO the east
side of the city and thence south.
The directors Of the company are as fol-
lows: President and treasurer, j. O. David
son; vice-president, H. G. Lee; secretary
W E. Stanley, Col lines AMI c. L. David
SON.
The motor to be used is an electric motor
which seems to be giving perfect satisfaction
III the many cities in which it is used.
Along the route at present decided upon
petitions have been in circulation for several
days for the purpose OF gaining the consent
of the property owners on allowing the fran
chise The members OF the company ex-
press themselves as well pleased with the sue
cess Of the petitions, as 10 one refused to add
his name to the list. The matter is now
ready to be placed before the council asking
franchise for the route chosen There viii
probably be q call meeting OF the council, for
the purpose of considering the matter Of
granting the franchise
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
BASE: ALL CLUB.

NJ. I. NJ Cretes, secretary and manager
TO MIR. 4. B. Keller, % tiis city, that Leav-
enworth is rot a paying town from base
bali standpoint and he would like to make
arrangements for bringing the club to this
city. The club belongs to the western
league and is said to be one of the best of the
league. Mr.. Cretes was Induced to write by
some expressions he had heard from some of
the citizens of Wichita. He says he thinks
there will be no trouble in getting the Leav-
enworth franchise changed to Wichita
The western league a. present is compose
of the cities of Omaha, St Joseph, Leaven-
worth, Lincoln, Denver, Topeka. Kansas
CITY and MINNEAPOLIS
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
HOTEL. BANK AND EXCHANGE BULB
ING.

Another big scheme is on foot. The air is
fell Of such. and il seems a bius:ry day when
something of dimensions is not discussed
Even more than discussed-;s company
formed and work commenced.
This time it is the Stock Yard company
They mean 10 reap the full benefit OF the en-
terprise. The company is discussing the
plan OF erecting a large hotel near their
grounds, putting up a bank and exchange
blilding. One Of the company said yes.er
day that the dimensions OF ths buildings
wsuli be regulated by the generosity OF the
property owners of that vicinity. II they
were inclined to give the company p small
per cent. OF the rise in their property al
ready caused by the company's action, there
WAS 10 doubt but that the company would
sxpend considerable il putting up the
needed buildings, which would also have a
decided boom tendency for that section
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

The w NJ S. of the Presby terrain church
Will hold its annual praise and thanks offer
ing service in the lecture room of the church
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
Mrs Dr. Davis, of Newton, Will be present
aud viii conduct Il bible reading Subject,
The Barren Fig Tree" Ladies are request
ei to bring Bibles with them. Mrs. Dubois
viii read a paper entitled Why Women
Should be Interested in Mission Work :"
Other appropriate exercises have been pro
vdod, and it is believed this meeting will be
one OF unusual interest
are especially invited to attend.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
GOSPEL SERVICES,

ei at the Central Christian church last
night by the evangelist, Rev. d. r. Lucas.
Tire subject of last night was the "SiGless
Man" I here was large audience i'll at
tendance and the speaker handled his sub
iect IN an interesting manner The follow
ing is the program for the week: Friday
evening. February ilth-'F oreordination
and Election" Saturday evening. Februa-
~ l2sh-"Jacob Have | ed. Esau Have !
Hated Sunday morning, February 18th
-''Tha Net On the Right Side OF the Ship
evening-"The Safe Ground :" Monday
evening. February 18th" Heaven and Hell :"
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
CATTLE THIEF.

Early Tuesday morning a man who gave
his name as Lue Walice called at the Office of
Eldridge s. Co on East Douglas avenue and
sai! he had several cattle for sale The
stock was penned at the Santa Fe stock
yards A representative OF the company
accompanied the gentleman to the yards 80
look at the cattle. The appearance of the
man was suspicious and the cattle looked as
if they had been driven hard for some dis
tance. Everything looked suspicious, and
when he set his price it was a low figure and
he seemed to be anxious TO sell The com
pany was not DESTROYS OF running risks, SO
the trade burg fire. Ia the meantime
Officer Parker was told of the circumstances
and the owner OF the cattle was watched
His actions were very suspicious but it was
thought not 5cst to place him under arrest
but wait for developments.
Wednesday morning the pretended owner
Of the stock said he had bought some hay on
a farm short distance east OF the city and
he would take the cattle there and wait for a
good market. He started with the cattle
aud went to Andover There he sold the
cattle to butcher, bat before receiving tie
money officers arrived after the alleged Lue
Walice. He was captured and the owner of
the cattle, who accompanied the officer,
passed through the city yesterday morning
driving the cattle back ~ his farm which is
near twenty miles west OF the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
BRANCH HOUSE ESTABLISHED.

Mr.. II. F. Mccoy, of Kansas ty, repre-
senting Conover Brothers, manufacturers of
grand and upright piano-fortes, has been in
the city some days but leaves for home this
morning. He visited this city for the pur-
pose of looking over the inducements for
starting a branch house for the company
At present their firm is not represented west
OF Kansas City.
Mr.. Mccoy decided to start a branch house
here An! rented Il building for that purpose.
He leaves this morning ard will order a
stock and return il few days with his fam
lily He recognizes Wichita as commanding
the best shipping facilities Of any city in the
state and hence It's selection for a branch
house
During the present year the company will
retail and wholesale. 1t is expected before
long wholesaling aioue viii be done.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
MATERIAL ORDERED.

The contract for the brick and stone to be
used ia erecting the Sells Crawford opera
hundred thousand and one million OF brick
will come from Sedalia, Missouri. The
pressed brick, which will be used for the two
fronts. will come from St. Louis. he
building will lie trimmed witt Warrensburg
stone All the material according to con
tract will be delivered by the goth of May.
Mr.. o. C.. Daisy viii let the contract for
delivering the material at the building site
from the depot 4 number OF gentlemen are
figuring on the job.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
A CLOSE CALL.
Messrs. Thomas and Scharf Come near Lcsini
Their Lives From Asphyxia.

| Wednesday night two men, HUI Ihoinas,
! a well known painter, for sometime en-
! ployed at Viney's, and his room mate, Phil
Scharf, recently arrived in the city from
New Albany, Ind, came near losing their
lives at the Fisher boarding house from
asphyxia.
| Mir. Thomas had returned to the house
early in the evening and before retiring left
the gas lit and partly turned on Tor bis room
mate Mr. Scharf came into the
room about II O'Clock and turned
of the gas before going to bed
but in so doing had turned the stop too FAR,
thus allowing the gas to escape MI.
Scharf awoke about o'clock feeling very
sick He shook Thomas and tried to arouse
him. His roommate answered him and he
himself staggered in semi-conscious cendI-
ton down stairs. He fell into chair ana
after about fifteen minutes Of work at resuc-
itation by some of the gentleman OF the mouse
he was restored and asked for Thomas. ihe
latter had in the meanwhile been discovered
living apparently dead upon the floor of his
room and had been carried to the porch IL
front Of the house Medical all was s-nl-
moned and everything done for his restora-
ton 1t was, however, fully twelve O'Clock
before he regained consciousness and was
able to tell his terrible experience.
II remember he said, Z" OF being called
by Phil, but | could rot move. 1t was Wv
idly impressed upon my mind that should
get up, but my head panied me in
tensely and had no control
over my limbs | happened to glance
over towards the gas jet, and then
the terrible truth flashed upon me. l man
aged to roll over to the side Of the bed and to
tumble upon the floor. The shock OF the fall
partially restored me and | raised the win
dow. This exerticn was too much and | fell
to the floor. ] tried to speak but could not.
| commenced pounding upon the wall OF my
room, then summoning all my power l cried
'help'' as loud as possible, bat yet 70 one
answered. Oh God, | am dying" l can re-
member OF exclaiining and then lost my
Mr.. Chandler was il the
next apartment and hearing the cry for help
arose, ran into the room, picked up the ex-
hausted man, and with other boarders com
menced the work of restoration.
Mr.. Scharf was very much improved last
night; Mr Thomas however, is still very
weak. They both think it a very narrow es-
cape and believe that they would have been
dead before morning had not one of the win
dows been lowered about four inches and
thus allowed some of the gas to escape.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
n. L. BALL.

The Knights Of Py;bias are making extern
sive preparations for their bali on the 18th
inst, and claim that they viii equal. if no-
eclipse any ever given before in the city.
They have made arrangements with the
leading Kansas City orchestra TO furnish
music for the occasion The dane programs
have been ordered and prosnise when com-
pietei 70 &c gems
One OF the pleasant features % the ball and
one upon which the menbers OF tie lodge are
uow sF,a-iag no pains viii be TIE knights
drill by the drill corps Of me lodge.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
LABOR MEETING.

The various labor unions III the city VIII
meet at the Garfield opera house tomorrow
night. The meeting was called and hail en-
gagged by the carpenters union. Three
speakers from abroad have bsen engaged for
the occasion. They viii be followed by q
representa- vel from each union The puo-
lie is invited TO attend
Each union will meet az its usuol place Of
meeting at I O'Clock and half hour later
march to the opera house when the exercises
will cn,1rnPnf.a
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
NOVELTY WORKS.

Oar readers will remember that last ,all
the hands Of the inventor, II $. Fox. who
desired to start factory. Mr.. +. did some
considerable work, but was taken sick, since
which time ne has been East He hes re-
turned again and informs Us that the de
termination is to build a novelty works for
which the use Is universal. The place has
beer selected for the plant. and the details
VIII be rea.iy Tor Sunday mornirg's = GLE.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Ches. Z Iilsley. architec. s.rd civil c.
ginee-. and associate editor 81 the Inland
Architect, a gentleman eminent IN his pro
fsssioa AMI OF high standing IN -. LozAs, is
in the city and called yesterday. Prof
IilsIey zaid that few ~eess reading Tho
EAGLE proved too great ars attractive power
a-.d he had cn.ls. oct 70 -ee for biiasslt eEd
to ascertain Il tisere EoEiid he tbzt cszss Of
bs.ildiugs ~ up here IN flle Gear future WHICH
would warrant rs TcEaoVai 10 this city Oar
lie, DC said, vas az azd r1acA more trzal he
expected Ia end bat BE tlSoasit 60 great
city vas to l- busle here s1si raT,sliy that
more a.tenti.1 SAoaal tx given To Gre T.oof
builii- 3. especially tnat CIR o1a>s blocks
ani pablis Institutions oa~ht 70 be % IDS;
character Prof said pc =o1d resa-n g
Wichita IN = very fsw days
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
ANOTHER.

At > o'clock the fire alarm was rung again,
this time for the Rel Light. The little
shanty south os this str Icture had taken fire
from the stove. The inmates, q colored
family, managed to save most OF their
household goods. The Ere department was
soon upon the grounds, but could not save
the structure from destruction. At the cor
corner of Market and Douglas the spindle OF
one OF the hose carts broke
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
81 AkEkkD.

Yesterday al Tia residence of the bride. on
Ohio avenue. Mr. Samuel Il Huater and
Miss Kste E. CartEight, were married ty
Rev. J. D. Woods
This couple are lDltes aud the following
mute friends * the city we're present and in
their way did rluch TO enliyen the occasion
and make 1t one long to te remembered:
A r Perdgo, Wichita; Marcus K. Powers.
Wichita; Samuel Jox. Jr., Commercial!
hotel; Amos II. Myers, Jo7epn 4 Cartrit,h:.
he ceremony was by writing. The pair
VIII make their future home N Winfield.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
WILL VISIT RELATIVES?

Attorney r. a. Haste left yesterday morn
ing FOR Illinois where he claims he vail sisi,
for some days. Rumor has il that
Richard goes never to return TO the ,netropo-
Us single ran.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
gcH SITE.

The Reformed churc:s boU ght ,ouc 'oss On
the sousi.east corner Of Topeka avenue aad
LEXIS street, for sia.o1 The property b.
longei TO Ms E. f Madison aad VIII IL
used for "A churca site Tie congregation
vii probably erect . battling ere IN tks
early spring.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
THE MODEL CHANGES HANDS.

7 G.. Snitd has purchased the Aodel cafe
Of William Haniblin. Mr. Smith il hotei
aad restaurant nan OF wide experience, hsv-
ing been employed At leading hotels il Co
lusnbus end Cincinnati. o.
lie intcl d TO make the Eodel a popular
{. ii pie.saE. reaors.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Z. a. Miller, a genial, pleasant, accommc-
dating young man Of Litchtield, H., arrived
in the city few days ago and has accepted
u position at the Famous
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Since the passage of the new pension bill
quite a number of applications have been
forwarded by Judge Glenn and q number OF
pensions received
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

The series of meetings being conducted al
the Christian church by Rev. D. r. Lucas
are largely attended; great interest IS man
ifasted by ali who attend
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

A. A. Luttreli, OF the firm of Luttcell
Bros, left yesterday for the eastern market
TO buy large AMI complete stock Of cloth
ing and gents furnishing goods.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

John j. Davis ani Ge, A. Lewis were in
from Saratoga yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Chas. 4. Dyer, OF St. Louis, who has been
in the city several days, in the meantime in
vesting in realty to the amount OF 5aD,039,
retur ned home Yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

A note of hand ri ninety days drawn y
Una Hardesiy in favor OF J. S. Campbell
hai been found and can be had at this
Office
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

4. s. A Martin, one of Eureka's most rroini-
nent citizens, spent yesterday in Wichita
and made the bird a call
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

n, Il. Trimble, OF ut. Sterling KY, WAS
among yesterdays arrivals
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

5. Emily Perkins of Cleveland, Ohio,
called yesterday. Mrs. i. was in the city
about six months ago, aud ot course can
hardly realize the change. More investments
follow
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

III. O. Tew'ney, OF Harrodsburs, Ky, Is a;
Hotel Gandolfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

T. Linthicum, c. Fendrich and L. c Bid
well comprise q party that yesterday ar
rived in the city from Evansville, Indiana,
and now stopping at Hotel Gandolfo.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

s c. Heyman 4 Co viii open abou; March
ist large stock OF millinery and notious, re-
tail and jobbing ut 152 North Main. This
establishnleut viii be compl,ts in an its
apartme uts.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

VIM. Huutsbarger, Of Erie, Pa, is at Eotel
Gandolfo
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

John ". Hagh, Of Lafayette Ind. is il
the city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Major Dolson, of klow3, IS in tie city.
also DR.. Powell, OF Supply. The doctor Lss
the fever and is applying the only srjidote
That affords any relief, investing IN choice
pieces of property.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Mr. Y 4 English CA his return IN II
Leavenworth brought back q nuEaber 81
gold f h.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11

Extra copies OF the EAGLE can be CD
tanned in the counting room for five cents
each, with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

WcHITTAA sgs To5;, r,-cn,;o,o-s end ,,ssasea
South Main st. near Douglas Ave,
Tze popular family resort ard tbs Only Pa e OF
Amusement in tie city open the year round.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Feb 10. II. and u
cCRIO PARLOFS.
PROF. OLIVER LOCK,
And his ronre of Bohemian Glass Blowers
perfect Glass Engine ade of 22e pieces Of glass.
Exhibiting EXac. We rking model or
the Great Corless engine.
FRED EOWE-The Mammoth Fat BOY.
Prof. GoHEAN - In Marvellous Experiments in
Eesnlu- isE,
AEd host CT otkSr WGHSs-s
AUDITORIUM
LITTLE EVA. Tie ehi.d artist IN SONGS.
hIILARD IIIEORE-The Comedian.
The Romantic Drama,
nRIGANDS OF CALABRiA.
Characters by Der POI Elsr stoc; Company.
Admission 10 cents to all.
SPECIAL NOTICE,
Owing to the immense crowds attending t.
Urn, the management nGd it necessary TO mako rbe
following announcement:
Doors open from r. N. 10 10 p. u.
lst performance p IN. q performance S:l5 ?. ~
sth pc Torrance $50 p. m.
T BcTURE COURSE.
the ". c. T, Z. season tickets wiz be on sale at
for reserS ed seats. S:Ugie ticket sc and Sl.tt.
DE-. nediey February Z.
Kate Field March 2
To be followed 10y the Alpine Choir and Tyrolese
Company
Ray Of Sparkling sunshine.
ORAWFORD'S OPERA HOUSE,
u L. n. CRAWFORD. Manager.
Four Nights and Saturday Matinee,
COMMENCING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY gTE.
The Pleasing Emotional AGREES,
LOUIE LORD
Supported 10y Strong Company ~
METROPOLITAN ARTISTS.
4 Repertoire 81
NEW PLAYS
"
THURSDAY +iDl
friday Ct'D t-t>l
saturday &atlnsc. OItUT- hfs-tsol
Saturday Night. ..................A MODERN GCDlE
POPULAR PRICES.
Gallery, . Cents; Reserved Seats S5 and SC Cents
MATINEE PRICFS-Chidrcn 10 Cents.
Adults % Cents.
L. J. CARTER, Manager. A. B. BENNETT, Gen. ACT
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
GRADING FOR THE ROCK ISLAND.

Bethone & Craney Bros. have the contract
for grading the Rock Island road from Har-
river, a few miles south Of the city. The
grading for twelve miles north, beginning at
Douglas avenue, has been sublet to Easton
& Allen. They have nov fifty teams at
work.
The three miles north OF Easton & Allen
will be graded by l.. E. Taylor, who will in
few days commence work. From the
north end of his section to Harvey county
the grading will be done by Corbet & Kel-
ley. They have already commenced work.
The company has enough ties in the city
for thirty miles OF road. The engineers say
the Rock Island will be running trains TO
Wichita nv the first OF next June
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-11
POLICE CoURT.

Ben Jones had been drunk and was max
ing things lively in his community. His
wife too his revolver and endeavored 10
protect herself and children, and also called
on the notorious Cyclone as an assistant. The
latter solved the problem by sending at once
for the police. Officer Lilly came, arrested
Jones and his wife and also Cyclone. The
charge against Jones was being drunk. He
was fined and dismissed. Mrs. Jones had to
answer to the charge of having dangerous
weapons. A hight fine was, on account of
the mitigating circumstances, assessed.
Harry Sandford was a vag. He had no
money and was comclit.e1